The cemeteries of Chatham have received considerable attention the past
twenty years, and the town now boasts several very fine grounds, sacred to
loved ones gone before. One the of finest is

THE
CHATHAM VILLAGE RURAL CEMETERY

The grounds are
located within the corporation limits, on an elevation overlooking the
village and surrounding country. They have been tastily improved with
drives and graveled walks, and adorned with evergreens and other trees,
making the cemetery an attractive spot, and one well fitted to woo the mind
to solemn thoughts.

The cemetery is controlled by an association organized on the 21st day of
October, 1856. The first trustees were Elijah M. Thomas, Thomas F.
Mesick, Ebenezer Backus, Peter Reasoner, Horatio N. Wright, Edward G.
Robinson, James F. Shufelt, John D. Shufelt, and Staats D. Tompkins.

embraces about six
acres situated nearly midway between Chatham and Malden bridge. Some
substantial improvements have been made, and others are contemplated.
The controlling body is an association organized Dec. 30, 1858, with the
following trustees: P. F. Cady, George Huested, Samuel Wilbor,
Waterman Lippitt, Sherman Van Ness and Jonathan B. Rider, Jr.

THE
CHATHAM CENTRE CEMETERY

is located on the
public highway, half a mile north from that hamlet. The association
which formed and now controls this ground was organized Jan. 8, 1859, with
fourteen persons, who chose as trustees Jacob Tobias, Daniel Harris, Barton
Huested, Jr., Elihu Clark, Jesse Crandell, and William Van Alstyne.
Four acres of ground were purchased and improved in a very fine manner.
The cemetery contains some handsome monuments. John J. Van Valkenburgh
was for many years the president of the association. That position is
now filled by Jesse Crandell.

THE
NORTH CHATHAM CEMETERY

is the oldest
cemetery in town controlled by an association formed under the rural
cemetery laws. The organization was effected March 6, 1852, with
eighteen incorporators. The first trustees were Henry Wiederwax, Henry
Hiel, Cornelius Coon, George L. Rowe, O. J. Peck, Peter Packman, John Wiley,
Henry N. Smith, and John Schermerhorn. Bradley Nichols is the present
president and Aaron Traer secretary.

The grounds a located east of the village, and contain about two acres.
The improvements give the cemetery a neat and attractive appearance.

THE NEW
CONCORD CEMETERY

was enlarged from
an old burying-ground to its present area,--about two acres. The
location is pleasant and favorable, on a high tract of ground, north from
the hamlet. The association was formed Oct. 25, 1866, with C. L. Ford,
H. H. Lovejoy, Ira Smith, H. S. Pratt, J. D. Clark, and O. B. Allen, as
trustees.

The present officers are Henry W. King, president and Daniel S. Doty,
Secretary.

At Rayville is a well-kept burying-ground, near the Friend's meeting-house,
and at the old Methodist meeting-house, at White Mills, is one of the oldest
grave-yards in the town.